Online shopping is a huge and growing industry. And with sites making it it easy to return orders by mail or in-store, it couldn’t be… Read More »

BLINQ Bits

Get to know BLINQ.com and the team behind it. Here’s where we’ll share what we’ve been up to, explain terminology you might see on our site, and let you know about contests and other fun announcements.

In honor of #GivingTuesday, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how BLINQ organized a Give Back Box donation drive, and how you can too — any day of the year. To kick off the giving season, we teamed up with our partner, Give Back Box, to collect donations from across the BLINQ team. Over the course of… Read More »

The Back to School season is full of many exciting things: school supply shopping, meeting new friends, and picking out the ever-important first-day-of-school outfit. It also brings fun memories and traditions, like taking a first-day-of-school photo, packing a special lunch or getting together with the neighborhood to celebrate the start of the first week. The best part is,… Read More »

It’s no secret that BLINQ is a destination for finding the best deals on everything from electronics to home goods to baby gear, and more. While we strive to bring you the best deals on all types of products, at our core, we are so much more than just a deals site. Our mission — to reduce retail… Read More »

Easy Returns Are Great for Shoppers. However… If you’ve never thought about what happens to purchases you’ve returned — whether it’s that scarf that you meant to give as a gift before your (now ex)-SO broke your heart, or those bookshelf speakers that didn’t fit into your bookshelf after all — you’re not alone. Smart consumers are demanding… Read More »

Online shopping is a huge and growing industry. And with sites making it it easy to return orders by mail or in-store, it couldn’t be more convenient for time-strapped shoppers. So what is it about this behavior that Gartner Research calls a “ticking time bomb”? Courtney Reagan of CNBC reports that up to 30% of items purchased online… Read More »

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and you may be wondering what to get that hard-to-shop-for significant other, parent, friend or co-worker. Luckily the perfect, unique, and budget-friendly gift does exist — you just have to find it! So sit back, relax, and take our holiday gift guide finder quiz below. Holiday shopping has never been easier!

The holidays are upon us and we don’t want you to miss a moment! In the spirit of giving (and taking pictures) we’re hosting a Refurbished Nikon Coolpix Camera Giveaway! Whether you use this portable and lightweight camera to take family photos, or give it as a gift to someone special, we think it will help you capture holiday… Read More »

As a manager on the Customer Care team here at BLINQ, I often chat with customers about our product offerings and conditions. Some of the more common questions we receive include, “What does factory refurbished mean?” Or, “What should I expect when ordering factory refurbished items?” So, I’m here to answer your questions about what ‘Factory Refurbished’ means when buying from… Read More »

The dog days of summer are over, and that can only mean one thing: Back to School is here! Whether you’re starting a new grade or getting ready to head off to college, it’s always fun to start the year out with new gear. In the spirit and excitement of going back to school, we’re giving away a pair… Read More »